Psalms 149:4
For the Lord delights in his people, adorning the humble with victory.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
In Context
3Let them praise his name in the dance, making music with lyre and with timbrel.
5Let the faithful exult and extol him with glad ringing cries all night long.
Cross References
Psalms 35:27Let such as delight in my cause ring out their gladness, and say evermore, “Great is the Lord whose delight is the well-being of his servant.”
Psalms 117:2For his mighty love is over us: the Lord is faithful forever. Hallelujah.
Psalms 147:11but the Lord has his pleasure in those who revere him, in those who wait for his kindness.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 149:2-6
Saints Admonished to Praise God. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. We have here, I. The calls given… Read the whole commentary →